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1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL 2-Dr. Convertible

The Fairlane 500 XL convertible featured bucket seats and premium interior appointments. It represented Ford's upscale mid-size convertible offering before the GT's introduction.
6H46H148199
8 Cyl. 390 C.I.
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 46 Fairlane 500 XL
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 390 C.I.
Serial Number 148199 Production #148199

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelFairlane 500 XL
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 C.I.
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower275 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionAUTO
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceFord
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Weight3025
Height54.3
Width74
Length197
Rear tread58
Wheelbase116

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2543.00
No. Produced 23942

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 3025 lbs
Height 54.3 in.
Width 74 in.
Length 197 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Torque 190@2400 ft/lbs
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Type Helical
Brake Horsepower 120@4400 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (17)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Cooling System 9.5 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Fuel Type Regular
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Fin and tube
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Radio
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Steering Gear Magic Circle recirculating ball
Rear Suspension Hotchkiss
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.95 x 14
Series Fairlane 6 500 XL
Make Ford
Model Year 1966
Origin United States
Model Number 63C
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Cable and conduit on rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 20 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Transmission 2 pt.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Rated Horsepower 32.5 hp
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Differential Hypoid
Rear Tread 58 in.
Wheelbase 116 in.
Main Bearings 7
Displacement 200 cu. in.
Cylinders 6
Type Single downdraft
Compression Ratio-Std 9.2 :1
Type Inline 6 overhead valve
Clutch Size 9 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.76 :1
2nd 1.69 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.74 :1
B &s 3.68 & 3.13

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.